Hardware Test Engineer

Hardware Test Engineer (JN - California, USA

Hardware Test Engineer

Contract-to-Hire
: 6+ months

Pay Rate
: $47 - $52 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Assume ownership of existing Bed-of-Nails (BON) test systems, including maintenance, troubleshooting, optimization, and documentation.
• Develop, execute, and support hardware test procedures for prototype and production products.
• Design, modify, and maintain automated test applications using C#.
• Perform board-level and system-level functional testing and validation.
• Investigate test failures, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with hardware and firmware engineers to diagnose product issues.
• Support manufacturing test operations and improve test coverage, yield, and efficiency.
• Maintain test documentation, procedures, and records.
• Assist with test fixture development, calibration, and maintenance.
• Analyze test data and provide reporting to engineering and management teams.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) and production transitions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in hardware testing, validation, or manufacturing test engineering.
• Experience developing or supporting automated test systems using C#.
• Strong troubleshooting skills involving electronic hardware and test equipment.
• Experience with oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, and laboratory equipment.
• Understanding of electronics fundamentals and circuit operation.
• Ability to read schematics, test procedures, and engineering documentation.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Bed-of-Nails (BON) testing environments and production test fixtures.
• Working knowledge of Linux and command-line tools.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or high-volume production environments.
• Familiarity with Python or Bash scripting.
• Experience with test automation frameworks and data collection systems.
• Exposure to embedded systems, firmware testing, or device communications protocols.